Ink solvent delivery apparatus
US6669327B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16552
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for delivering ink solvent to a printhead in a printing device is provided, the apparatus including a reservoir structure configured to hold ink solvent, a dispensing structure configured to dispense ink solvent drawn from the reservoir structure, and elongate conveyance structure fluidly connecting the reservoir structure to the dispensing structure, and having along its length a surface-energy characteristic which conveys a flowable continuum of ink solvent to the dispensing structure at least partially via surface-energy phenomena.
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